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Sideoats Grama
(Bouteloua curtipendula)
Sun, attractive seed form on one side of
stems, state grass of Texas, attracts birds and butterflies, two to three feet
tall.
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Wildflower Walks, Nature Hikes,
Things to Do
See the
Links Page for additional organizations and
opportunities.
 | Trout Lily Walks - wear stout shoes and clothing that
can get muddy on these free walks. And don't forget that camera.
February 27, 10 am and 1 pm, Cedar Ridge
Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas. See
Audubon Website for details.
February 27, 10 am and 1 pm, Spring Creek Forest, 1770 Holford Road,
Garland, Texas. Meet at the parking lot south of the Bush turnpike and
North of Arapaho Road.
February 28, 3-5 pm, Breckenridge Park, 3555 Park Vista Road,
Richardson, Texas. Meet at the new entrance on Breckinridge Boulevard at
Crystal Mountain Drive, east of North Star. |
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| Night Hikes at The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife
Sanctuary, McKinney, Texas -
See website for detailed information and to make your reservation. |
| Texas Discovery Gardens -
See Website for these and other events: (Membership rates are for
members of the Texas Discovery Gardens):
March 6: Butterfly Gardening 101--Planning
your butterfly garden, 10-11 am. $20;
$16 members.
March 20: Organic University--Vermicomposting,
1-3 pm. $20, $16 members.
March 20: Garden Walk--Earthworm
Extravaganza, 11 am - noon. Free with
garden admission.
April 3: Butterfly Gardening 101--Butterfly
Gardening for our native butterflies,
10-11 am. $20, $16 members.
April 10: Organic University--Beneficial
Insects, 1-3 pm. $20; $16 members.
April 17: Garden Walk--Bug
Discovery, 11 am - noon. Free with
garden admission.
May 15: Butterfly Plant Sale, 10 am - 2 pm.
May 29: Organic University--Herbs,
1-3 pm. $20; $16 members.
June 5: Butterfly Gardening 101--Butterfly
Gardening for our native butterflies,
10-11 am. $20; $16 members.
June 12: Winged Jewels: Dragonfly Workshop, 10 am
- 2 pm. $30; $24 members.
June 19: Garden Walk--Bug
Hunt, 11 am - noon. Free with garden
admission.
July 17: Garden Walk--Herbs,
10-11 am. Free with garden admission.
July 24: Organic University--Native
perennials and shrubs, 1-3 pm. $20;
$16 members.
August 14: Garden Walk--Caterpillar
Crawl, 11 am - noon. Free with garden
admission.
September 4: Butterfly Gardening 101--Monarch
Migration, 10-11 am. $20; $16 members.
October 23: Organic University--Native
Texas Trees and Pruning, 1-3 pm. $20;
$16 members.
November 6: Garden Walk--Native
Texas
Trees, 10-11 am. Free with garden
admission.
November 6: Fall Plant Sale, 11 am - 2 pm.
November 13: Butterfly Gardening 101--What's
flying this winter?, 10-11 am. $20;
$16 members. |
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